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1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Tan Yew Guan

   So ugly, it sells: China’s growing appetite for the weird and imperfect (opens the original)

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   Ugly is having its moment in China. Behold the bizarre objects taking Chinese consumers by storm – and surprise. HANGZHOU, Zhejiang: A cockroach is not the most obvious inspiration for jewellery. But bedazzled with some rhinestones, this shiny, six-legged, feelered brooch might suddenly seem worthy of a place on your dress. How about a chunky crab-shaped case for your AirPods, adorned with colour-clashing bows? Or a blobfish – once infamously voted the world's ugliest animal for its gelatinous b

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2. Article · Aug 19, 2026 · Tan Yew Guan

   Built for China, headed for the world: Chinese e-bike makers ramp up overseas push (opens the original)

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   China’s electric two-wheeler industry has scaled up rapidly, fuelled by its vast domestic market and improving product quality. But as growth at home slows, manufacturers are increasingly looking abroad. SHANGHAI: They are quiet, quick and sometimes a little too close for comfort. Throttle-operated electric bikes are restricted or banned in many jurisdictions, but they are an everyday sight in Shanghai. For first-time visitors, their near-silent approach can take some getting used to. In China’s

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